Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway’s grief takes a dark turn – Republic World

A still from the Mother’s Instinct trailer | Image: YouTube screengrab

Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway are all set to reunite on screen in the upcoming film Mother’s Instinct. The newly released trailer, unveiled by Studio Canal UK, offers a glimpse into a story that delves deep into the complexities of maternal love, tragedy and psychological turmoil. If we look at the trailer, the film is from the 1960s.

Mother’s Instinct trailer shows intense drama

Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway portray Alice and Celine, respectively, two neighborhood women whose seemingly blissful lives take a disastrous turn after a tragic accident involving Celine’s son Max. An emotional roller coaster ensues as Alice confides in Celine about her fears of her unfitness as a mother, setting the stage for a series of heart-wrenching events.

The aftermath of Max’s tragic death shatters their families’ peace, plunging both women into deep grief. However, as Alice tries to comfort Celine, their bond begins to unravel. Suspicion, guilt and paranoia begin to take root, leading to a precarious situation where Alice questions Celine’s intentions towards her own son, Theo.

“Mother’s Instinct” has been described as an “underwhelming psychological thriller” that follows the gradual erosion of a once-strong family bond between two women. The synopsis teases a compelling battle of wills, revealing the darker aspects of maternal love and the haunting impact of tragedy.

Jessica Chastain opens up about her film Mother’s Instinct

In an interview with IndieWire about Mother’s Instinct in 2023, Jessica Chastain compared the upcoming thriller to the 1962 movie titled What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

“Of course it’s a different kind of film, but this idea of ​​these two actresses coming together and playing this… I think the tension is very interesting,” Chastain told the outlet. “Thank God Annie and I love each other, so it’s a little bit different from the experience,” she continued. Meanwhile, Mother’s Instinct hasn’t got an official release date yet.